What to Stream This Week: New Movies, Music, and Games

This week's streaming lineup includes new movies, music, and games. From Paul Feig's comedy Jackpot! to Post Malone's country album, there's something for everyone.
What to Stream This Week: New Movies, Music, and Games
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New Movies, Music, and Games to Stream This Week

The summer streaming season is in full swing, and this week is no exception. From new movies and music to exciting games and shows, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

New Movies to Stream

Jackpot!

Paul Feig’s latest comedy, Jackpot!, is coming to Prime Video on Thursday. The movie stars Awkwafina as a struggling actor who wins the lottery, but soon finds herself on the run for her life. With the help of John Cena, she must navigate a treacherous near-future California where residents compete to kill the winner before sundown.

Awkwafina stars in Paul Feig’s new comedy, Jackpot!

Daughters

The tear-jerking documentary Daughters is streaming on Netflix on Wednesday. The film follows four young girls as they prepare to reunite with their incarcerated fathers for a dance in a Washington, D.C., jail. Co-directed by Angela Patton and Natalie Rae, the film took over eight years to make and sheds light on the impact of incarceration on families.

The documentary Daughters follows four young girls as they prepare to reunite with their incarcerated fathers.

The Union

Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg star in the action comedy The Union, coming to Netflix on Thursday. The movie follows a construction worker who gets entangled in the world of espionage by an old girlfriend from high school.

Immaculate

The Sydney Sweeney nun thriller Immaculate makes its Hulu debut on Friday, Aug. 16. Sweeney produced and stars as a young American nun who joins an Italian convent, only to discover sinister happenings within the ancient walls.

Sydney Sweeney stars in the nun thriller Immaculate.

New Music to Stream

Post Malone’s Country Album

Post Malone is releasing a country album, F-1 Trillion, on Friday, Aug. 16. The album features collaborations with Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, and Blake Shelton, and is one of the most anticipated releases of the year.

Tinashe’s New Single

R&B-pop experimentalist Tinashe is back with her sexy single Nasty, which is gaining traction on the internet. The song is part of her forthcoming album, Quantum Baby, which promises to deliver more addictive hooks.

New Shows to Stream

The Tyrant

Hulu’s new original Korean drama, The Tyrant, premieres on Wednesday. The four-part series follows rogue government scientists who create a deadly virus to put South Korea on the same power level as the U.S. and other countries with nuclear arms.

The Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras

MTV’s long-running competition show The Challenge is back with season 40, debuting on Wednesday. The season features 40 contestants from the show’s history, including mainstays Johnny Bananas and Chris CT Tamburello.

Emily in Paris

Part 1 of the Lily Collins-led romance, workplace comedy Emily in Paris drops on Netflix on Thursday. The new season follows Emily as she visits Rome and navigates her career and love life.

New Video Games to Play

Madden NFL 25

EA Sports is promising a renewed focus on the rushing game in the latest installment of Madden NFL, with San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey on the cover. The game also features an overhauled tackling system called Boom Tech and beefed-up Superstar and Franchise modes.

Christian McCaffrey is on the cover of Madden NFL 25.